Palmeiras’ ‘good guy’ act costs them top spot in Brasileirão | OneFootball

Palmeiras lost the lead in the Brazilian Championship five rounds before the end of the competition. The defeat to Santos without eight starters is also the club's fault, as they were lenient with the CBF regarding the changes made to the calendar.

Out of the Copa do Brasil and already with two postponed matches, weeks in August and September could have resolved the schedule with the full squad. After the change, in October, management was aware that the only solution was to play during FIFA dates. Even knowing this, they were the first to support changing the tire while the car was moving.

To make matters worse, they watch from afar as their best player is currently touring Europe, while the solutions are Bruno Rodrigues and Luighi. Palmeiras is not a victim but rather complicit in all of this.

The final stretch of the Brasileirão has a lot at stake, and every detail is crucial. The "good guy" stance they've adopted and the routine complaints, when they happen, are not enough. The lead slipped away five matches before the end, and yet another change means the last three rounds will be played as visitors.

Palmeiras was hasty in applauding the CBF and now, who knows, might have to applaud another champion.

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